Apple’s Privacy Paradox: UK Users Lose Advanced Data Protection Amid Backdoor Demands
Apple pulls the plug on Advanced Data Protection in the UK, leaving users with less privacy than a goldfish bowl. Amid government demands for a backdoor, new UK users won’t get ADP, while current users must eventually disable it to stay active. Looks like the UK just invited Big Brother to the iCloud party!
Hot Take:
Apple’s latest UK retreat is like watching a privacy superhero hang up their cape to comply with government demands. It’s a situation where the British government seems to be doing its best imitation of a nosy neighbor who just can’t resist the urge to peek into your backyard. Meanwhile, Apple is left trying to maintain its privacy principles while being forced to play by rules that expect it to build a ‘backdoor’ into their fortress of encryption. It’s like being asked to install a cat flap on a vault. But hey, at least the UK users can still enjoy their fish and chips while pondering the irony of having less data protection in a world that’s more data-hungry than ever!
Key Points:
- Apple halts Advanced Data Protection (ADP) for new UK users due to government backdoor requests.
- Current UK users must eventually disable ADP to maintain iCloud access.
- ADP offers end-to-end encryption for extensive iCloud data categories.
- Apple maintains 14 default encrypted categories, such as iCloud Keychain and Health data.
- The UK is left with Standard Data Protection, while ADP continues elsewhere.